7 Ways to Learn From Difficult Conversations

Over the last generation, companies have committed huge sums of time and money into people development, and yet the same disruptive behavior penetrates business culture. Whether it’s the rise of the digital world, the increase in virtual and remote teams or the public naming and shaming that happens across social-platforms, people are opting to jump ship instead of…

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The 12 Most Desirable Workplace Perks In 2020

Perks are no longer a nice-to-have. They are significantly impactful on employee retention and engagement, speak volumes of how vested companies are in people’s success and have the potential to solve problems for people and businesses. Workplace perks can become the defining factor in career progression.  In 2020, employees are looking for something unique to…

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How To Make Employee Exit Interviews Count

Exit interviews are an integral component of the employee lifecycle. The intelligence you gather can highlight significant achievements and contribute to substantial improvements in your company. Your company’s workforce is one of your most prized assets. Taking the time to understand and appreciate the employee journey within the company is crucial to driving ongoing improvements…

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11 Workplace Trends To Help Gain A Competitive Edge In 2020

Change is happening and accelerating. The future of workplaces is not a fixed destination. Automation and Artificial Intelligence (AI) will affect every level of business and its people. Companies have a responsibility to their people, to nurture adaptability and re-skilling. How your employees feel will impact your business, so conversations about the future must start…

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8 Tips To Increase Employee Satisfaction In The Workplace

It is no secret that people who are passionate about their work are the key to a company’s success. Unmotivated employees with low employee satisfaction will likely lead to low productivity, low staff morale and a high turnover rate. Harvard Business Review reported that companies are losing around $550 billion per year as a result…

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How To Curb Gossip In The Workplace

Gossip is universal, and no one is immune to it. It is impossible to ignore gossip’s ever-present hold on human beings, and its presence in the workplace.  A 2019 study investigated how much gossip is part of people’s lives and found that the average person spends approximately 52 minutes a day gossiping. Other studies have supported how gossip may…

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How To Conduct An Effective Employee Performance Review in 2020

Whether you call them performance appraisals, employee evaluations, or a stand-alone annual punch in the mouth – for many people, employee performance reviews are disliked, avoided, and painful processes. But they don’t have to be. In today’s climate, most modern performance appraisal methods that are successful, align with the company culture and goals. Companies create a…

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How To Plan A Company Retreat Your Team Will Rave About

For some companies, team retreats are organized for the sole purpose of having a good time away from the office, with no emphasis on work-related activities. That being said, many organizations are rethinking the retreat as an opportunity to foster invaluable experiences in culture-building and innovation. Well-organized company retreats provide special magic where camaraderie, communication,…

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10 Tips For Implementing Successful Employee Wellness Programs

In today’s digital world, wellness is more than eating a kale salad, encouraging a gym membership, or offering health classes. Companies must look at their entire workforce and workplace culture to understand how the company can best support people to invest in a holistic approach to employee wellbeing.  Building an employee wellness program takes time.…

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11 Ways To Create A First-Class Candidate Experience When Hiring

The interview process is a two-way street. Not only is your goal to unveil information about your candidate, but you must also be concerned about impressing them. Companies must go the extra mile to stand out. They must strive for candidates to walk away from the interview process by feeling like they gained something from the…

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